Special Memorial: Celebrating Sophie Thi Concklin's Life
Sophie 
Thi Concklin is a beautiful angel whose stay on this earth was too brief yet she left so many wonderful memories behind. On Sunday, April 6 we met at the Oakhill Memorial Park to celebrate her impactful life. Thank you to all who attended, sent flowers or made a memorial dedication on Sophie's behalf. To view the wonderful video tribute put together by April Zhu Gaynor and our thank you to all who donated in Sophie's behalf click here.
Introducing New Gift Giving Programs:
Charity gift giving enriches many lives! There is nothing more rewarding than requesting instead of gifts this year, for your birthday or Christmas, your family and friends can donate a certain amount to benefit others half the world away. You can also make a special dedication to someone you love. Give a memorable gift through charity gift giving for your special occasions in 2008. All gifts are 100% tax deductible.
Who We Are
We are a 501(c)(3) charitable, non-profit, tax-exempt, non-governmental organization (NGO/INGO). The primary mission of the foundation is to provide assistance to impoverished people and victims of natural disasters in Thua Thien Hue province of Central Vietnam. * All staff and Board members of the Friends of Hue Foundation in the United States serve as unpaid volunteers. Federal Tax ID #77-0543081.
Why HUE?
Due to its rugged terrain and inhospitable climate, Hue has not been seen as an ideal place for large scale manufacturing and aggressive economic development. This results in less economic opportunities to its inhabitants producing more than its fair share of people living in poverty. Hanoi to the north and Saigon to the south are both political and economic capitals, respectively, and have also received the bulk of attention from NGOs/INGOs. Hue also falls short in this respect. Currently, FHF is the only officially registered, US-based INGO with a physical presence to provide services in Thua Thien Hue Province....[more]